DIVORCE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Evaluates cases, whether filing or having been served with divorce papers if hearing date is more than 10 days away in cases where one of the following is true: an incident of abuse toward applicant or minor child occurred within the last 30 days, or abuser has threatened to kill or physically harm applicant or commit suicide within the last 60 days coupled with physical violence in the past year; abuser subject to charges or protection order for offense of violence within the past 60 days or a Civil Protection Order (CPO) has been issued against abuser; abuser incarcerated for offense of violence and has made new threats of abuse to applicant and incarceration will end in less than 12 months; cases where relationship does not involve abuse, the parties do not have minor children, there are no joint assets or debts and the parties have been living separate and apart for at least one year.
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211 Cleveland
Physical Address
8 N State St., Painesville, OH 44077
Hours
M, W, F: 9:00am-4:00pm; T, Th: 9:00am-2:00pm
Voice
Fax
(440) 352-0015
Website
Application process
May apply for services online, where applicants can schedule a call back to speak with an intake specialist. Click on "Apply for Free Legal Help" on the organization's web site to start the application process. May also call to speak with an intake specialist. In-person intake interviews may be available when necessary to ensure access to organization's services based on individual circumstances. Those who walk into the building M-F: 9:00am-5:00pm can fill out a card to request a call back from an intake specialist.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
Serves residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, and Ashtabula counties who meet financial eligibility criteria (household income below 125% of current federal poverty guidelines with limited assets). Will evaluate applicants with gross income up to 200% of current federal poverty guidelines and older adults (age 60+) when determining financial eligibility for service. Abuser's income will not be considered in cases where applicant lives with the abuser. Applicant's problem must also meet case acceptance guidelines.
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF CLEVELAND
Secures justice and resolves fundamental problems for those who are low income and vulnerable by providing high quality legal services and working for systemic solutions in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties.